Devices, systems, and methods for adherence monitoring and devices, systems, and methods for monitoring use of consumable dispensers

A system comprising:

• an external device comprising a processor;
• and
• a plurality of apparatuses each configured to be associated with one of a plurality of medication dispensers comprising a same type of medication;
• wherein each of the plurality of apparatuses comprise a processor, a sensor, and a communication circuit;
• wherein the sensor of each of the plurality of apparatuses is configured to sense a condition indicative of the medication being dispensed from one of the plurality of medication dispensers;
• wherein the processor of each of the plurality of apparatuses is configured to wirelessly transmit data indicating that the medication was dispensed to the external device via the communication circuit;
• and
• wherein the processor of the external device is configured to:
• associate each of the plurality of apparatuses with a respective medication dispenser of the plurality medication dispensers;
• compare the data with a dosing schedule of the medication in the plurality of medication dispensers;
• and
• determine that a dose of medication was consumed on schedule based on the data from any one of the plurality of apparatuses and the dosing schedule.

A method comprising:

• associating each of a plurality of apparatuses with one of a plurality of medication dispensers comprising a same type of medication;
• sensing a condition, via a respective apparatus of the plurality of apparatuses, indicative of the medication being dispensed from the medication dispenser of the respective apparatus;
• wirelessly transmitting data indicative of the sensed condition;
• comparing the data with a dosing schedule of the medication in the plurality of medication dispensers;
• determining that a dose of medication was consumed on schedule based on the data from the respective apparatus of the plurality of apparatuses and the dosing schedule;
• and
• providing a notification via a display or speaker indicating that the dose of medication was consumed in accordance with the dosing schedule.